"Just make do."
Xiao Jinghan took a sip of the fragrant tea and said lightly.
"Third Prince, these words are rather perfunctory."
Wu Baihao retorted unconvincedly, "This Miss Cheng not only looks about 70% similar to Miss Lu, but is even prettier than Miss Lu back then. And look at her manners and conversation. Although she's the adopted daughter of the Cheng family, she's clearly much better than the average noblewoman. And yet, the Third Prince isn't satisfied?"
Xiao Jinghan put down the teacup and looked at Wu Baihao calmly.
"Do you think General Cheng will support me for a mere adopted daughter?"
Wu Baihao was startled when he heard this, then added, "But I heard that General Cheng and his family are very particular about this adopted daughter. Perhaps they feel indebted to Miss Lu Er, and now that they see someone so similar, they want to make amends?"
"hehe."
Xiao Jinghan chuckled softly, "Make up for it? Do you think the Cheng family would really get involved in the court's factional struggle for someone with no blood relationship?"
This sentence immediately stopped Wu Baihao from speaking.
Wu Baihao opened his mouth, but was unable to refute.
He could only shut his mouth in disappointment.
"What does the Third Prince mean?"
"Never mind, let's give it a try. It's just a concubine position, so it's just right for her."
This woman is really good-looking. If I could marry her, I would feel better just by looking at her.
If General Cheng supports him, that would be even better. If he doesn't, that's fine too, as long as he remains neutral.
"Come on, let's go down."
After Xiao Jinghan finished speaking, he took the lead and walked down.
"Yes, Your Highness."
Wu Baihao responded and hurriedly chased after him.
"Sister, what are you talking about? Why are you talking so passionately?"
Seeing that her brother and the Third Prince had come down, Wu Shuyao immediately stepped forward and saluted, "Yao'er greets His Royal Highness the Third Prince."
Seeing this, others also came forward to greet him.
Xiao Jinghan nodded slightly, "No need to be polite, are you guys having a good chat?"
"Of course it's very pleasant."
As he spoke, Xiao Jinghan shifted his gaze to Gu Xiaoqiao who was standing beside him. "Who is this?"
"Oh, I forgot to introduce you. This is General Cheng's newly adopted daughter, Miss Cheng Xiaoqiao."
"Miss Cheng, this is His Royal Highness the Third Prince."
Wu Shuyao immediately introduced the two of them.
"So you're General Cheng's adopted daughter. Nice to meet you."
Xiao Jinghan smiled and said, "Everyone says that Miss Cheng is outstanding in appearance. Seeing her today, I can see that her reputation is well-deserved."
"Thank you for the compliment, Your Highness. I am deeply ashamed to accept it."
Cheng Xiaoqiao smiled and bowed, her attitude gentle and generous.
Xiao Jinghan nodded. "General Cheng is a pillar of the country. If I have the chance, I will definitely pay him a personal visit." "Your Highness is very polite."
Cheng Xiaoqiao answered modestly.
Seeing that the two of them were having a great conversation, Pak Ho Ng secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
So he gave Wu Shuyao a wink and asked her to take the people around her and leave first.
Wu Shuyao nodded in understanding, then invited the ladies to leave.
"Miss Cheng, the lotus flowers in the lake are in full bloom. Why don't we go and see them together?"
Xiao Jinghan suddenly invited him.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness the Third Prince, but I have friends waiting for me. Let's meet another day."
Gu Xiaoqiao smiled and declined, not wanting to be alone with him.
"Oh? I wonder which noble gentleman is so lucky to have the favor of Miss Cheng?"
Xiao Jinghan's eyes darkened slightly, and he seemed quite unhappy with her rejection.
Gu Xiaoqiao thought of several people he had met recently in his mind, and was about to make up a story when suddenly a gentle voice sounded from behind him.
"Sorry I'm late."
Hearing the familiar voice, Gu Xiaoqiao turned her head abruptly, just in time to see Song Shian, dressed in moonlight-colored clothes, walking gracefully towards her from not far away.
Song Shian glanced at Xiao Jinghan, then his gaze fell on Gu Xiaoqiao, with a faint smile on his lips, "Sorry, I just met an old friend on the road and chatted for a while, so I'm late. Qiaoqiao won't be angry with me, right?"
"No way."
Gu Xiaoqiao raised her head and smiled at Song Shian, her eyes full of warmth.
Seeing the interaction between the two, Xiao Jinghan's face suddenly turned gloomy.
These two people seem to be very intimate!
Song Shian turned around and smiled at Xiao Jinghan, "Third Prince, we'll be leaving now."
After saying that, he pulled Gu Xiaoqiao and walked towards the other side without looking back.
Wu Baihao, who was not far away, saw Song Shian and Gu Xiaoqiao leaving, and his brows couldn't help but frown.
When did Song Shian and Miss Cheng become so close?
…
Song Shian took Gu Xiaoqiao for a slow walk along the lake. When they were almost at the lakeside, Song Shian stopped.
"Why are you here?"
The two spoke at the same time.
After saying this, both of them were stunned.
Then, Gu Xiaoqiao couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh.
Song Shian pretended to be angry and said, "If I had known you were so naughty, I shouldn't have agreed to let you go to the General's Mansion."
"Oh, I just came out to see the world today. Just this once. I won't come to such a boring party in the future."
Gu Xiaoqiao quietly reached out and tugged at his sleeve.
"By the way, how did you know I was here? I see you've been busy lately and haven't been seen much. Is there something urgent?"
"It's nothing, just some trivial matters. Don't worry, I will take care of it."
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